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The IVCA said regrowth of international investment shows that investor confidence is recovering after US tariff shocks earlier this year. Read more: IVCA: Optimism high as VC funding into Irish SMEs recovers in Q3

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ILTACON Europe this year largely focused on talks from great speakers who are not connected with the legal tech world but have powerful messages to share. The new one-day format called on famous broadcasters (Dr Adam Rutherford); astrophysicists (professor Kevin Fong); former pilot (Captain Emma Henderson); and Stemettes founder Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon. The legal…
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Fidelity Investment’s Michael Dascal discusses how 2025 is the year for quantum exploration, particularly within the finance space. Read more: How can quantum applications be applied to our financial services?
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As part of the initiative, Irish SMEs will gain access to ‘frontier AI technology’, live workshops and mentoring. Read more: OpenAI launches Irish partnership to boost AI skills and SMEs
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Research Ireland’s Frontiers for the Future Programme aims to push the boundaries of science by supporting excellent Irish research. Read more: 39 Irish projects receive €34.5m for frontier research
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Google puts forward remedies for EU antitrust breach but hopes to avoid an adtech break-up. Read more: Google aims to avoid break-up with EU adtech plan
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The inclusion of Gen Z to the workforce has made for greatly transformed ideals and expectations. Read more: Is Gen Z reshaping the workplace emergency response?
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The funds raised will go towards the platform’s expansion, innovation and team building. Read more: Antrim agritech Farmdrive closes £1m pre-seed funding round
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Forge Robotics, Equal1 and Akara are just some of the several deep-tech successes from Ireland. Read more: 8 deep-tech start-ups from Ireland making waves
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This year’s entries are ‘high calibre’, says Irish Medtech’s director. Read more: Irish Medtech Awards 2025 finalists revealed